Are the Swine Flu Vaccinations FREE ? *
Yes, at the moment the Australian Government is paying.
If you live in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, all you need to do is;
- (1) Book an appointment on 02 9388 0344
- (2) come here with your Medicare Card and the whole process is Free*.
NOTE: Many other doctors and medical centres will charge for this service.
At the 32 Spring Street clinic Bondi Junction it is free* if you follow #1 and #2 above.
Australians warned of second swine flu wave // 30 Jan 2010
Epidemiologists are warning Australians that a second wave of swine flu is likely to sweep through workplaces, homes and classrooms. They say it is only avoidable if people vaccinate themselves against the virus.
Across the Northern Hemisphere the swine flu returned with the winter cold, and according to the World Health Organisation, it claimed thousands of lives. read more here
WHO says H1N1 is with us for another year // 30 December 2009
The leader of the World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, that the pandemic called H1N1 influenza (flu) virus will likely remain a major health problem well into 2011.
Kids will need two doses of H1N1 flu vaccine //
Mon 2 Nov 2009
Reports coming in from the USA indicate that current studies confirm that children under the age of 9 will need two doses to be fully protected.
Clinical trials being run by the United States government confirm that children under age 9 need two doses of the swine flu vaccine optimally four weeks apart for the best protection.
Last week the World Health Organization said governments might consider giving a single dose to as many children as possible, but Dr Anthony Fauci of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the scientific data showed it is important to get children vaccinated twice.
"Children up to 9 years had a much lower immune response." he said.
 See pictorial overview
See a quick pictorial overview of How swine flu works here.
Please note that this is a general example and does not apply to all cases.
High Risk People:
Most people infected with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Australia have had mild disease and have recovered after 7-10 days resting at home.
There is often a serious risk for people with pre-existing medical conditions and healthy people who deteriorate rapidly. People should be ...
Vaccinations may stop 2nd swine flu wave:
An immunisation expert says at least half Australia's population needs to take up the swine flu vaccine to reduce or eradicate the virus. The Federal Government is offering free vaccinations to everyone aged 10 or older. Professor Robert Booy, the head of clinical research at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance at Sydney University says a second wave of the virus could be stopped if enough people take it up.
"The main concern is if not enough people are vaccinated, we will have another wave, and we will have many more deaths" he said.
Symptoms of the 2009 (H1N1) swine flu
Some of the flu symptoms that you may be experiencing are:
Sore throat, High temperature (pyrexia), I feel hot (fever), Persistent cough, Muscle and joint aches and pains, I feel sore all over, Inflammation, swelling, Headache, Blocked or congested nose, Tiredness (lethargy), Generally feeling unwell, No energy, Stuffy or blocked nose, Coryza, runny nose, Bloodshot eyes, Heavy or difficult breathing, Coughing (dry or chesty cough).
Some people with H1N1 pandemic influenza have also reported vomiting and .....
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